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ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXAM 3 NUTRITION SCI106 PLEASE CIRCLE ONE ANSWER PER QUESTION ON ANSWER SHEET. 1. store glucose as the polysaccharide glycogen NAME: a. animals b. plants c. animals and plants d. none of the above 2. may be hydrogenated in order to extend their shelf-life. a. carbohydrates b. fats c.proteins d. all of the above 3. Insulin and glucagon, hormones which help regulate blood glucose, are secreted by the a. liver c. pancreas d. spleen b. kidneys 4. Type II diabetes mellitus is- a. characterized by hypoglycemia b. an autoimmune disease c. often associated with obesity d, accounts for about 10% of diabetes cases 5. A primary source of fuel (energy) for most body cells and required by neurons and red blood cells is_ a. glucose b. fat c. starch d. protein 6. A hormone responsible for lowering blood glucose is- a. insulin b. glucagon c. adrenaline d. cortisol 7. Carbohydrates are found primarily in plant sources. The only significant animal source of carbohydrate is a. meat b. fish c. milk d. eggs

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